Satish P provides a summary of his 14 years of experience in import-export trade compliance and freight forwarding. He has strong expertise in areas such as import-export procedures and documentation, customs compliance, logistics, and project management. Some of his responsibilities have included negotiating air and sea freight rates, selecting third-party logistics providers, and ensuring timely customs clearances. He aims to utilize his extensive experience and skills to increase the bottom line of mid-to-large companies.

1. Satish. P
Address: # 997, 10th Main,SrinivasaNagar,BSK1st Stage,Bangalore 560 050.
Mobile: +91-9448388034/8951864419, Email: wwff.corp@gmail.com / sat.wwf@rediffmail.com
Import –Export Trade Compliance, Fright Forwarding
Strong credentials in delivering optimal results business value in high growth environments
Executive Summary
 A SeniorInternational Trade cargoconsultantwith14 years of rich experience of diverse industrycorporate
experience inthe areaof ForeignTrade Compliance, Shipping,FrightForwarding, in differentcapacitieswith
sounddomainexpertise wanttoincrease the bottomline of midtolarge size company.
 Hands-on experience in Import –Export Goods Clearance, Procedure & Documentation and Freight Forwarding with
sound knowledge of Custom Compliance, Logistics & C&F, DGFT.
 Lead selection of 3PL service providers, Negotiation and fixation of Air & Sea Freights, Transport rates & Custom
Broker’s Service Charges.
Areas of excellence
 Project Management /InternalCargo / Shipping: Ordering, International Pricing, Negotiation, Vendor Development,
Distribution etc.
 Import Export: Direct /Third Party /High Sea Sale /under Leasing /under FTA/ Custom Tariff / HTC / DGFT etc.
 InternationalFreight Forwarding (Inbound & Outbound): BySea / By Air / By Road for FCL & LCL cargo.
 CustomClearance (Inbound & Outbound): BySea / By Air / By Road.
 DGFT & CUSTOMS Matters: EPCG, Advance Authorization, Focus Product, Focus Market, VKUGY, Drawback, WPC
License, Monitoring Export Obligation, EODC & Redemption, B.G & Bond cancellation, SVB & DRI Matters, etc.
 InternationalLogistics & WarehouseManagement / Business Commercial Operations
 Strategic Management & Leadership / Process Optimization / Cost Rationalization / Cross FunctionalCoordination.
Work Experience
Company - World Wide Freight Forwarders, Inc., November -1999. To Till Date (Owned)
As Managing Director – Consultant- Global Freightforwarder, Logistics(Import-Exports).
Role & responsibilities
Project Management:-
 Responsible for the overall direction, planning, execution, control and completion of projects deliverables.
 Work with different stakeholders, groups at different levels for optimal utilization of resources and smooth execution
of project, and work with operations in planning and tracking capacity across functions.
 Licence Issuance from DGFT (Advance Lic., EPCG Lic, etc….
 Licence registration with customs, EODC after complete export obligation, Knowledge of Custom Act 1962
 Knowledge of Foreign Trade Policy, Assessment of Second Hand Machine, FTA benefit check
 Managevendor resources through regular engagement, process and performance reviews, identify new service
improvement opportunities and maintain regular dashboards for reports and updates to key stakeholders.
 Deliver and implement a holistic operational model in managing a distributed network of vendors that reflects
integrated thinking, covering related interfaces.
 Understand and make transparent operational decision making by analyzing impact and cost in delivery of newly
defined operational processes.
FreightForwarding- Air /Sea/Road (Inbound& Outbound):-
 Key activity–Responsible for Air / Sea / Road Freight Forwarding & negotiation / Contract finalization for FCL/LCL
cargo with shipping Lines/ Forwarders /Transporter for Import &Export shipments.
 For Import (FCL / LCL) Cargo: - China, USA, Dubai, Singapore, & Taiwan etc.
 For Export (FCL/LCL) cargo:-Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Dubai, South Africa, Bulgaria, Iran, Indonesia etc.
 Selecting 3PL service providers like Freight Forwarders , Custom House Agents and finalization of rateof contract of
service providers and continues measurement of performance of LSP’s
 Custom duty check as per ITC Policy , Assessment of re-import shipments, Pre-alert follow-up with freight forwarder
 Custom Clearance Charges Negotiations with CHA, Freight trackers (AIR & SEA), Documents preparation of Export
Shipments, Shipment Report-Export
 Filing Bill of Entry with customs through CHA in various ports

2. Import- Export & Logistics OperationManagement:-
 Key activity –Responsiblefor Global Logistics Operations such as: Direct Import-Export/Third Party Import-Export
/Import underLeasing /Import underFree TradeAgreement etc.
 Supervising for all Import & Export Pre & Post Shipment Documents i.e. MSDS / UN/IIP Certificate for Packing
(Hazards Cargo), arranging RFS ,SOB, Switch Bill of Ladings, Certificate of Origin (COO), Fumigation Certificate, ECGC
Cover, Opening L/C from Bank, Checking Draft L/C, in a timely manner to resolves any legal compliance issues.
 Responsible for all activities related with High Sea Sale planning & execution with coordination of Customer.
 Strategy planning futureexpansion and improved Statutory Compliances.
 Proactively identified area of import & Export and customs compliances risks, conduct risk assessment and develop
plan of action to eliminate and /or migrate risk in conjunction with globalmanagement.
Custom Clearance Operation- Air/Sea / Road (Inbound& Outbound):-
 Key activity – Responsible for timely Custom Clearance of Import-Export shipments from Airport /ICD’s /Sea Ports as
per Custom & Excise Rules & Regulation & DGFT policy & Procedures.
 Managed Customs ITC HS Classification, valuation, Exim Policy compliance any payment of correct customduty.
 Ensuring timely Filling Bill of Entry for Import Shipment underHomeconsumption, Warehousing,In & Ex-Bond and
Customclearance underdifferent schemes i.e. (EPCG License/ADVANCE License / FTA / WPC License, etc. &
processing thesame for Import clearance.
 Ensuring timely Filling Shipping Bill for Export Shipment underdifferent schemes (Focus Product /Focus Market
/DRAWBACK/ EPCG /AdvanceLicense etc.) and processing thesame for export clearance.
 Supervising Team for Liaising & constant follow-up with CHA / Freight Forwarders for Shipment Pick-up, Booking at
Origin & coordination with Shipping Line & Airlines for filing IGM, CAN (CONSOL) or D.O. & FDS and other external
agencies for ensuring timely custom clearances of shipments.
 CustomBonded Warehousing underSection (49& 59). Re-export & Re-import of Faulty / Repair Shipment.
Custom / DGFT Matters &Import-Export Licensing:-
 Key activity- In-depth knowledge of Foreign Trade policy & Procedures, Free Trade Agreements &Import Licenses.
 Responsiblefor obtaining Duty Drawback, Refunds, various licenses such as EPCG, Advance, DFIA ,FMS, FPS
Licenses from DGFT and ensuring completion of Export Obligation and EODC, and Redemption of License.
 Attending to Customs & DGFT for SVB matter, 4% ACD refund, BG & Bond Cancellation, IEC, RCMC etc.
Warehousing& InventoryManagement:-
 Co-ordination with material planning to meet Inventory of the imported raw material and other spare parts.
 Monitoring inventory levels and accordingly designing purchase schedules for timely procurements of materials to
maintain optimum stock levels ensure smooth execution of Sales activity / projects.
 Generating and regularly submitting MIS reports to seniors for review and strategic decision –making.
 Applied Various Cost Saving Measures in the area of Export-Import/Logistics.
 Cost reduction activity i.e. Lead time reduction /Cost Reduction (Premium Freight /Logistics).
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Previous Employment
NetwarParikh Industries Pvt. Ltd
Logistic Executive – 1997 -1999
Responsibilities
Air Freight Forwarding Management
 Direct Flights, Flight-in Transit
 Airport –to-Airport or Door-to-Door
 Small and Large Shipments
 Utilizing Leading and reliable airlines

Warehousing Management
 Private Bonding Warehouse of 5000 sqft
 Public Bonded Warehousing of 50000 sqft
With all facilities
Sea Freight Forwarding Management
 LCL / FCL Service
 Groupage / Consolidation Service

3.  General Purpose / ISO Tank Containers
 ODC Container specialist
 Open Top Containers
 Break-bulk / Conventional Cargo
 General / Dangerous or Hazardous Cargo
 Refer Cargo / Hanger containers
Other Services offered
 Foreign Trade Consultant.
 Customs Clearing and Forwarding.
 International & Domestic Trading.
 Corporate and Internal Accounting & Auditing
 Consultants for Central Excise Registration, Income Tax & Sales Tax related issues.
 Liasioning with various other Government Departments.
Key Achievement:
 Shipping and Freight Forwarding: Negotiation with Freight Forwarder & shipping line & Airline for LCL/FCL Cargo
(Import-Export) Air/Ocean freight. USA, Mexico, Belgium, Korea, China etc.
 Handled Customs Clearance of shipments under various types of Import Licenses i.e. EPCG, Advance License,
Restricted Goods, WPC License & Under Free Trade Agreements etc.
 Handled DGFT & Custom related matters i.e. Issuance & EODC, Redemption of Industrial import License i.e. EPCG
License, Advance License. Special License for Negativelist items. SVB Filling and Finalization & BG and Bond
Cancellation from custom and DGFT.
 Warehousing & Distribution Management: Inward/Outward of Material / GRN / /Stock Transfer /Invoice/Waybill.
 Cost reduction activity i.e. Lead time reduction /Cost Reduction (Premium Freight /Logistics)
Educationalqualification
 B.COM (BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WITH COMPUTER ( Bangalore university.
 Field: Commerce/Business Accounting
Computerskills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Outlook,.
Personal information
Dateof Birth: 31st December 1970
Material status: Married
Passport No: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx